Monoclate-P

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Monoclate-P

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patients should be informed of the early signs of hypersensitivity reactions
including hives, generalized urticaria, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension,
and anaphylaxis, and should be advised to discontinue use of the concentrate
and contact their physician if these symptoms occur.

Some viruses, such as parvovirus B19 or hepatitis A, are particularly difficult to remove or inactivate at this time. Parvovirus B19 most seriously affects pregnant women, or immune-compromised individuals.

Although the overwhelming number of hepatitis A and parvovirus B19 cases are community acquired, there have been reports of these infections associated with the use of some plasma-derived products. Therefore, physicians should be alert to the potential symptoms of parvovirus B19 and hepatitis A infections and inform patients under their supervision receiving plasma derived products to report potential symptoms promptly.

Symptoms of parvovirus B19 include fever, drowsiness, chills and runny nose followed two weeks later by a rash and jointpain. Evidence of hepatitis A may include several days to weeks of poor appetite, tiredness, and low-grade fever followed by nausea, vomiting and pain in the belly. Dark urine and a yellowed complexion are also common symptoms. Patients should be encouraged to consult their physicians if such symptoms occur.

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/24/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.